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Himalayan Balsam

#FF99CC

RGB 255, 153, 204 · HSL 330°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 0, 40, 20, 0

Himalayan Balsam is #FF99CC in HEX — rgb(255, 153, 204), hsl(330°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 20%, 0%).

Himalayan Balsam pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 330°, 100%, 80%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FF99CC

RGB255, 153, 204

HSL330°, 100%, 80%

HSV330°, 40%, 100%

CMYK0, 40, 20, 0

Decimal16751052

CSS RGBrgb(255, 153, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(330, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Infatuation P170-3

ΔE 3.7 · #F693C1

Vista Paint

Karen's Kiss K-714

ΔE 7.7 · #ED8DB5

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Kiss DE5024

ΔE 8.4 · #F0A0D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 9.7 · #E79ACB

Benjamin Moore

Island 1346

ΔE 9.9 · #E999C0

Valspar

Raspberry Sorbet 1001-1B

ΔE 10.8 · #DC7FB4

Dulux

True Pink S49H5

ΔE 12.8 · #D687BE

PPG

Rose Glory 1181-5

ΔE 12.9 · #E585A5

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 17 · #C9709E

Sherwin-Williams

Cheery SW6584

ΔE 18.2 · #EB92A3

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 19.2 · #EA899A

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 21 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 21 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 23.9 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 24.1 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 40.7 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FF99CC

#99FFCC

Analogous

#FF99FF

#FF99CC

#FF9999

Triadic

#FF99CC

#CCFF99

#99CCFF

Split-Complementary

#FF99CC

#99FF99

#99FFFF

Tetradic

#FF99CC

#FFFF99

#99FFCC

#9999FF

Monochromatic

#FF0080

#FF4DA6

#FF99CC

#FFE5F2

Rectangle

#FF99CC

#FFCC99

#99FFCC

#99CCFF

Compound

#FF99CC

#FF9999

#99FFCC

#99FFFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFADD6

#FAC6E0

#FAE1ED

Darker

#FF47A3

#E00070

#830041

Saturation

#DBBDCC

#FF99CC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF99CC

#C7C8CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF99CC

#B0B0C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF99CC

#FAA5A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Himalayan Balsam strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#FF9FB4

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#FF99CC

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#ECA4D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE7EB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6CEFAD

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #FF99CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF99CC;

CSS Variable

--color-himalayan-balsam: #FF99CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'himalayan-balsam': '#FF99CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF99CC] text-[#FF99CC]

SCSS

$himalayan-balsam: #FF99CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF99CC?

#FF99CC is Himalayan Balsam, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FF99CC warm or cool?

Himalayan Balsam reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Himalayan Balsam?

Himalayan Balsam works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Himalayan Balsam?

Himalayan Balsam pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Himalayan Balsam?

You can download Himalayan Balsam on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Himalayan Balsam?

The hex code is #FF99CC. In RGB it's 255, 153, 204, and in HSL it's 330°, 100%, 80%.

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